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Monday, January 7, 2013

The OJHL announced today that North York Rangers forward Corey Kalk (photo credit - Tim Bates/OJHL Images) has
been named the Gongshow Gear South-West Conference Player-of-the-Month
for December after recording 20 points in only nine games played during
the month.

The 18-year old has helped the Rangers jump into contention for the
South Division crown this season recording 7 goals and 13 assists,
including nine power play points which were tops in the entire OJHL
throughout December. He would also score a key overtime-winning goal
versus St. Michael’s, with whom they are battling for top spot in the
Division. After being shutout of the scoring on December 1, Kalk would
go on an eight game point scoring streak that would see him notch
multiple points in every game, including three points during four of the
contests. Suiting up for the OJHL South Division All-Stars at the 2012
Central Canada Cup in Wellington, Ontario, Kalk led his team in scoring
with four goals in three games played. He currently sits third in the
overall OJHL scoring race with 64 points and earlier this season,
committed to Dartmouth University Big Green, NCAA Division I program,
for 2015.

“It is an honour to be recognized as the Player-of-the-Month,” said
Kalk upon hearing of the award, “but hockey is a team game and this
accomplishment could not have happened without my teammates. We are
lucky to have a great group of guys at North York and a coaching staff
that gives us a lot of confidence on the ice.”

Kalk also looked ahead to the OJHL regular season stretch drive, “Our
team’s goal is to have a strong finish to the season, continue to
improve defensively and in our own end, and prepare for the playoffs.
Contributing to the team’s success in the playoffs and challenging for a
division crown is the focus. If we can do that then I will feel the
season has been a success.”

“It is no secret that Corey Kalk is a huge part of this North York
team,” said Rangers head coach John Dean. “His offensive skills and
vision with the puck are second to none. However, being around Corey for
the past two years, it is also important to note that his drive and
commitment to get better is astounding. It is rare to find such passion
and intensity in such a talented kid. It is his passion for the game and
to learn that I really think is going to pay dividends as he continues
to move up the ranks throughout his career. North York is extremely
proud of the way Corey has represented the organization this season both
on and off the ice.”Tyler Gjurich of the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, the November
Player-of-the-Month, was runner-up to Kalk as the OJHL South-West
Conference Player-of-the-Month. Gjurich tied for the league-lead in
December with 10 goals, while recording 17 points in only eight games
played.